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Lawn Tractor · 1968Unverified

John Deere 140

Name: John Deere 140
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 140 — 100 Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 140 is a lawn tractor with a power output of approximately 12 hp, falling within the mid-range capacity for its class. Manufactured from 1968 to 1974, this model features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. The operating weight of the John Deere 140 ranges from 730 to 770 pounds, and it is suited to operating areas of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

12 hp

Weight

730 to 770 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

12 hp

Recorded weight

331 kg

Transmissions

hydrostatic

Production years

1968-1974

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Garden tractorReference

Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USAReference

Original price$1,570 (1974 H1 )Reference

Original price$1,745 (1974 H3 )Reference

The John Deere model 140 was built in two basic versions, the 140H1 and the 140H3. The H3 featured three hydraulic valves, providing the ability to operate multiple attachments.Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Brakesintegral mechanical disc (1968)Reference

Brakesdifferential mechanical disc (1969-1970)Reference

Brakesdrum (1971 on)Reference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

140H3three hydraulic remotesReference

Engine

12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank6.6 LReference

Kohler K301ASReference

gasolineReference

1-cylinderReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

The 12-horsepower K301 was used in the 1968 model year 140 tractors.Reference

Displacement29.07 ciReference

Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)8.9 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Rated RPM3600Reference

Idle RPM1200-3800Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity1.4 LReference

Oil change25 hReference

Kohler K321ASReference

The 14-horsepower K321 engine was first used in 1969 models, serial number 10,001.Reference

Displacement31.27 ciReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 83 mmReference

Power10.4 kWReference

Idle RPM1500-3800Reference

Transmission

hydrostaticReference

TransmissionSundstrand 15Reference

Typeshaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gearsinfinite forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity4.7 LReference

Oil typeDeere 303Reference

Oil change500 hReference

1ClutchReference

2Forward/ReverseReference

3ThrottleReference

4Brakes (not shown)Reference

5Parking brakeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type0Reference

Rear PTOliveReference

Front PTOindependentReference

ClutchelectricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase116 cmReference

Weight730 to 770 poundsReference

Front tire16x6.50-8Reference

Rear tire23x8.50-12Reference

Ag front4.80/4.00-8Reference

Ag rear23x8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front16x6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear23x8.50-12Reference

Length171 cmReference

Width96 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)109 cmReference

Weight331 kgReference

Weight349 kgReference

Front tread79 cmReference

Rear tread73/87 cmReference

John Deere 140 attachments

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

snowblowerReference

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

140 Serial Number Location

Below steering column or on the right side of tractor, just inside the hood.Reference

140 Serial Numbers

19681001Reference

196910001Reference

197022401Reference

197130001Reference

197238001Reference

197346501Reference

197456501Reference

FinalUnknownReference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH40Reference

Attachment overview

38" mid-mount mower deckReference

46" mid-mount mower deckReference

SnowblowerReference

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

The 140 was compatible with the model 33 tiller with 26-, 34-, or 42-inch width.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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